Melanie C at 3Olympia Theatre
Sporty Spice takes the ornate stage on Dame Street on Sunday evening, delivering solo pop anthems and nostalgic favorites.
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For familiesThings to do in Dublin with kids this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Dublin: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 7 dated events
Family days out in Dublin, Ireland right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
14 hand-picked things to do in Dublin, Ireland right now · 7 with confirmed dates
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How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
🍁 This Weekend in Dublin, Ireland · Oct 16–18
Weekend gigs, shows, and crisp autumn strolls
The Mountain Goats at Vicar Street
John Darnielle brings his verbose, impassioned cult-classic indie folk repertoire to Dublin 8 for a Sunday night showcase.
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Keith Barry: Unhinged at Gaiety Theatre
Mentalism, hypnosis, and sharp comedy collide at South King Street's historic Victorian theatre for his final tour run.
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Autumn Canopy Walk at St. Stephen's Green
Wrap up for a brisk mid-morning stroll past fiery copper beeches and the duck pond before warming up with flat whites across the road at Hatch & Sons.
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✨ Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
Matilda The Musical at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Catch the Saturday matinee in Grand Canal Dock — Tim Minchin's sharp, energetic musical staging is an ideal rainy afternoon escape for families and theatre lovers alike.
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Arlo Parks: Desire Tour at The Academy
Mercury Prize-winner Arlo Parks brings poetic indie soul and warm brass melodies to Middle Abbey Street tonight.
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Declan O'Rourke Live at Vicar Street
One of Ireland's finest lyricists commands the legendary Liberties stage with intricate acoustic storytelling and full band arrangements.
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👀 New & Notable
Fresh exhibits and what to book ahead
Hilma af Klint: Artist and Visionary at National Gallery of Ireland
Opened this week in Rooms 6–10, Ireland's first major retrospective of the Swedish mystic and abstract trailblazer showcases large-scale spiritual canvases and rarely exhibited watercolours.
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Bram Stoker Festival 2026 Bookings Open
Dublin's annual celebration of its homegrown Gothic master returns October 23–26; reserve the popular torchlit walking tours and cathedral spectacles before they sell out.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Mini-trips within two hours of Dublin
Glendalough & The Sally Gap Autumn Drive
Drive 60 minutes south into County Wicklow where rusty bracken coats the hills. Walk the sheltered Lower Lake trail by the 6th-century monastic round tower, then thaw out by the fire at The Wicklow Heather in Laragh.
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Boyne Valley Ancient Trail to Medieval Carlingford
Head an hour north along the M1 into County Meath and Louth. Explore Newgrange's prehistoric stone passages before continuing to Carlingford Lough for coastal chowder and cobble-lined medieval lanes.
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🍷 Eat & Drink
Warm corners, seasonal bites, and buzz-worthy spots
Peruvian Wood-Fired Feasts at Cantina Valentina
Tucked inside The Hoxton on Exchequer Street, this lively picantería turns out citrus-cured sea bass ceviche, anticuchos, and pisco sours against cozy terracotta tiles.
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Northern Thai BBQ & Smoked Ribs at Achara
From the team behind Crudo, this riverside kitchen fires up Irish produce with northern Thai funk — think glazed Leinster lamb ribs, chargrilled squid, and natural wines.
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Special Ham & Cheese Toasties at Grogan's Castle Lounge
On a blustery 50-degree afternoon, pull up a stool next to local artists, order a creamy pint of stout, and ask the barman for the legendary cheddar toastie with English mustard.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Dublin, Ireland with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include Matilda The Musical at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Arlo Parks: Desire Tour at The Academy, and Declan O'Rourke Live at Vicar Street. WonderKit refreshes this Dublin, Ireland guide daily so the picks stay current.
What are good family days out in Dublin, Ireland?
Good family days out in Dublin, Ireland right now start with the "This Weekend in Dublin, Ireland" picks above — Matilda The Musical at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Arlo Parks: Desire Tour at The Academy, and Declan O'Rourke Live at Vicar Street are on the current list — plus restaurants that welcome kids. WonderKit refreshes the list daily.
Where can families eat in Dublin, Ireland?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Dublin, Ireland, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in Dublin, Ireland this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in Dublin, Ireland" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Dublin, Ireland. Updated daily.
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